Health Records Clerk - HRT 1

Southern Regional Health Authority
Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Efficiency
3 Brumalia Road, Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica WI
Tel: (876) 625-0612-3 / 962-9491 / 962-8232
Website: www.srha.gov.jm

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA),  a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at the Black River Hospital.
 

Position: Health Records Clerk (HTAC/HRT 1) Temporary - Males

Salary range: $1,792,163 – $2,130,319 per annum and any applicable allowances

Job Summary
The Health Records Clerk, under the supervision  of the Health Records Administrator, is responsible  for organizing, implementing,  controlling, and maintaining the patient information system to provide optimum patient care.

Requirements

• Four (4) CXC/GCE subjects at the ordinary level, including English Language,
  Biology, and Mathematics
• Two (2) years` experience at a clerical level within a public sector organization

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures,  practices, rules, and regulations related to  health data collection.
• Knowledge of Computer Applications.
• Ability to analyze statistical reports and  make recommendations
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Confidentiality
• Team player

Key Responsibilities

• Checking the master index, casualty  registration index, and Patient  Administration System to see if patient has  been seen previously at hospital before  assigning a medical record number.
• Collecting all records from the Emergency  desk to complete examination and confirmation on the patient administration  system for hospital monthly statistical  report.
• Educating patients on the importance of keeping their appointment date and taking
  the appointment card when returning to the clinic.
• Preparing for the clinic by ensuring that all  health records for patients to attend on a particular date be retrieved before the date  of the clinic.
• Ensuring that out guides are placed in the  file for each record retrieved.
• Filing laboratory and x-ray results in the  appropriate health records and adds  continuation sheets to records if needed the day before clinic.
• Ensuring that all the health records needed  for the clinic are found before the day of the clinic.
• Completing an inventory for all the records  retrieved for the clinic and places a check mark beside the records that are found.
• Preparing numbers to be issued to patients  on arrival at the clinic so as to maintain  order in the waiting area.
• Maintaining of appointment systems
• Maintaining all methods, systems, and  policies that enhance the efficient running of the Department.

Special Conditions

• Maintenance of confidentiality of patient records
• Working on weekends when necessary
• Climbing to retrieve patient records
• Possible dust hazard 

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than October 2, 2025.

We will only accept applications via email.

Please indicate in the `subject line` the name of the position to which you are applying.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Assistant Human Resource Officer
Black River Hospital
45 High Street, Black River,

St. Elizabeth,

Jamaica.

Telephone: (876) 965-9294

Email: brhjobs00@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed